i tol don possible els he shoule obama team. good to have you back. neil: race turned out like you said. >> it did, president got reelectioned . >> despite your concern about attacking the rich, which you judged him. that not wit notwithstanding. >> absolutely, i always said this president was running for chief executive officer of the nation, commander in chief. not chief financial officer. neil: now before we get to california, they are taxing puddles next. do you think this obama administration is open to a deal on taxes? or come hell or high water, he is going to argue, look i've been reelected i said one of my principle points is that taxes should go back up on rich. >> i think that president is one of the smartest peopll i met, he is -- >> really. >> he is a very start man, he is reelected again. he has done a good job in many areas. i think on taxes there will be compromise. neil: like what? >> i think how much. neil: a million not 250. >> it will be higher, and focus on carry interest, which would be a big win for democrats and republicans agr